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California bill would protect native western Joshua tree HEALTH

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tion in 2019, says it needs to old law aimed at conserv- Oranjestad
be protected from threats ing plants and animals at
driven by climate change. risk of extinction, protects Hospital 7:00 pm / 10:00pm
While the center is pleased about 250 species listed as Tel. 527 4000
Newsom's administration threatened. Species under San Nicolas
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rector, still wants to see the Wednesday to postpone
tree listed as threatened. its decision, allowing for the Oranjestad:
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Cummings said the west- tree to remain protected in San Nicolas:
ern Joshua tree is differ- the meantime, so it cannot Centro Medico Tel. 584 5794
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A Joshua tree is silhouetted against the sky at Joshua Tree Na-
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By SOPHIE AUSTIN rector Chuck Bonham said exists in large numbers. De- Walk-In Doctor’s Clinic
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) through its own law." viewed published science" EMERGENCY
— The western Joshua tree Bonham said the legislation that show the threats cli- Police 100
won't be listed as threat- would mandate protec- mate change poses to the Oranjestad 527 3140
ened — yet — as Califor- tions for the tree while also species. Noord 527 3200
nia's Fish and Game Com- simplifying the permit pro- "We just need to ensure Sta. Cruz 527 2900
mission again delayed a cess for getting permission that we're protecting the San Nicolas 584 5000
decision Wednesday after to remove it. right places long term Police Tipline 11141
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tive desert plant. ately conserve the species the species get through
The proposed legislation, while also ensuring timely the very difficult decades TAXI SERVICES
the Western Joshua Tree and efficient permitting ahead," Cummings said. Taxi Tas 587 5900
Conservation Act, was mechanisms for activities The California Endangered Prof. Taxi 588 0035
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